H.O. Bouchard
H.O. Bouchard is a family-owned specialized tank trailer transportation and fleet maintenance company founded in 1958, serving energy, industrial, paper, and construction customers across the Northeastern US and Atlantic Canada with one of the region's largest diversified fleets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1958
- HeadquartersHampden, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What H.O. Bouchard does
H.O. Bouchard Inc. is a privately held, family-owned specialized transportation and fleet maintenance company headquartered in Hampden, Maine. Founded in 1958 by Harold Bouchard with a single Dodge dump truck hauling gravel for the construction of Bangor International Airport, the company has grown into one of the Northeast's largest and most diversified tank trailer operators, running approximately 100 trucks and roughly 175 employees across a 500+ acre campus. Operations are led today by the founder's son Brian Bouchard (CEO) and grandson Jeff Bouchard (President).
The company's core business is B2B transportation of hazardous and industrial cargo via specialized tank trailers across eight service categories: propane, heavy oil, industrial chemicals (stainless steel tankers), pneumatic dry-bulk (cement powder), wood pellets, liquid asphalt, jet fuel, and gasoline/diesel, supplemented by compressed natural gas (CNG) transport launched in 2013. Customers include energy majors (Irving Oil, R.H. Foster Energy, Tidewater Oil), paper and manufacturing operators (Georgia-Pacific, Madison Paper Industries, Dragon Products), and construction firms (Sargent Corporation), with several relationships active for 20-45+ years. Operations span Maine, Atlantic Canada, and the continental United States, supported by 24/7 dispatch.
A complementary revenue stream comes from an in-house fleet maintenance and repair facility operating seven days a week, serving both the company's own fleet and external trucking/logging operators. Capabilities include engine and transmission rebuilds, suspension and hydraulic repair, certified PPG painting, EPA Method 27 tank tests, state and federal inspections, custom equipment fabrication, and complete petroleum/propane tank repairs. The business model is asset-heavy and contract-based, monetized through transportation fees (transaction-based) and maintenance services (professional services), with no publicly disclosed pricing and no external institutional capital.
H.O. Bouchard firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- H.O. Bouchard
- Legal name
- H.O. Bouchard Inc.
- Website
- https://hobouchard.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1958
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- H.O. Bouchard is a family-owned specialized tank trailer transportation and fleet maintenance company founded in 1958, serving energy, industrial, paper, and construction customers across the Northeastern US and Atlantic Canada with one of the region's largest diversified fleets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
H.O. Bouchard industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Trucking & Transportation Services
- NAICS
- Fuel Dealers (45721)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Aviation Fuel Marketing (Into-Plane, Airport Fueling) (EUALAIAH)
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Where H.O. Bouchard is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hampden
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
H.O. Bouchard business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Transportation Services: Trucking services for specialized transportation of energy fuels, industrial raw materials, chemicals, propane, asphalt, cement, and wood pellets throughout Maine, Atlantic Canada, and the continental United States.
- Fleet Maintenance and Repair Services: Maintenance and repair services for trucking and logging equipment for their own fleet and external carriers and independent businesses, available 7 days a week.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
H.O. Bouchard product offering
Product offeringCore offering
H.O. Bouchard provides specialized tank trailer transportation of energy fuels (propane, heavy oil, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel), industrial raw materials (chemicals, asphalt, cement powder via pneumatic trailers, wood pellets, compressed natural gas), and operates a comprehensive fleet maintenance and repair facility serving both its own fleet and external commercial customers in the Northeast US.
Product overview
H.O. Bouchard is a specialized transportation and fleet maintenance company operating since 1958. The company offers a diversified portfolio of transportation services using tank trailers for heavy transport of energy fuels (propane, heavy oil, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel), industrial raw materials (chemicals, asphalt, cement powder via pneumatic trailers, wood pellets), and compressed natural gas. The core product portfolio consists of eight specialized transportation service categories—Propane, Heavy Oil, Chemicals, Pneumatic, Wood Pellets, Asphalt, Jet Fuel, and Gasoline & Diesel—supplemented by 24/7 dispatch services. The company also operates a comprehensive fleet maintenance division providing general maintenance, steel fabrication, certified PPG painting, hydraulic repair, tire service, EPA Method 27 tank tests, engine rebuild, state & federal inspections, and specialized petroleum/propane tank repairs available 7 days a week.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Propane Transportation Transportation services for propane using specialized tank trailers, with calibration services for propane units.
- Heavy Oil Transportation Transportation of heavy fuel oil from terminals to industrial facilities including paper mills.
- Chemical Transportation Industrial chemical transportation using stainless steel tankers, with 27 chemical trailers currently in operation.
- Pneumatic Dry-Bulk Transportation Pneumatic dry-bulk transportation services for cement powder and other dry bulk materials.
- Wood Pellets Transportation Transportation of wood pellets from pellet plants to wood-fired boiler facilities.
- Asphalt Transportation Liquid asphalt transportation to local paving plants with 48 trailers ready for the 2014 paving season.
- Jet Fuel Transportation Jet fuel transportation services for aviation fuel delivery.
- Gasoline & Diesel Transportation Transportation of gasoline and diesel fuels to distribution points.
- Fleet Maintenance Services Comprehensive fleet maintenance and repair services available 7 days a week including general maintenance, steel fabrication, certified PPG painting booth, hydraulic repair, tire service, EPA Method 27 tank tests, engine rebuild, state and federal inspections, transmission and rear end rebuild, suspension rebuilds, paint and body work, forestry and construction equipment repair, cargo tank repair, calibration for oil and propane units, complete petroleum/propane tank repairs, and VKIP and DEP inspections.
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transportation Transportation of compressed natural gas by truck.
- 18 Wheeler Truck Repair & Maintenance Full-service truck repair and maintenance for 18 wheelers and heavy transport vehicles including engine rebuild, transmission rebuild, and complete petroleum/propane truck repairs.
- 24/7 Dispatch Services 24/7 dispatch service for coordinating transportation operations across Maine, Atlantic Canada, and the continental United States.
Quantifiable outcome
- Equipment 100% availability commitment
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use H.O. Bouchard
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
H.O. Bouchard technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
H.O. Bouchard partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves1 record
H.O. Bouchard competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Miller Transporters: Bulk liquid transporter operating a fleet of tank trailers across the eastern U.S., hauling chemicals, petroleum, and food-grade liquids. Directly comparable in fleet type and customer profile to Bouchard's diversified tank-trailer business.
- Quality Carriers (Quality Distribution): Operates the largest bulk chemical tank truck network in North America, with stainless-steel chemical tankers serving industrial shippers. Highly comparable to Bouchard's chemical and refined-product tank-trailer operations.
- Trimac Transportation: Canadian-based bulk carrier providing tank truck transportation of chemicals, petroleum, and dry bulk across North America. Comparable to Bouchard in commodity mix, with overlap in Atlantic Canada service territory.
- Groendyke Transport: One of the largest tank truck carriers in North America, hauling bulk chemicals, petroleum, and specialty liquids across the U.S. Closely comparable to Bouchard's core tank-trailer bulk liquid transport business model and equipment profile.
- Kenan Advantage Group: Largest North American tank truck carrier focused on bulk chemicals, petroleum, and food-grade liquids, serving industrial and energy end-markets. Directly comparable in commodity mix, fleet size, and customer verticals to Bouchard.
- Ruan Transport: Provides dedicated and bulk transportation management services including tank truck operations across multiple verticals. Comparable to Bouchard's dedicated bulk fuel and chemical hauling for industrial customers.
- Heniff Transportation: Operates one of the largest tank truck fleets in the U.S. focused on bulk liquid chemicals and petroleum products. Closely comparable to Bouchard in equipment, customer mix, and regional operating model.
Regional players
- Dead River Company: Maine-based fuel dealer delivering heating oil, diesel, and propane throughout Northern New England. Overlaps with Bouchard's Maine fuel delivery footprint and propane transport business, though focused on retail fuel marketing rather than long-haul tank transport.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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H.O. Bouchard leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
H.O. Bouchard funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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H.O. Bouchard M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about H.O. Bouchard
What does H.O. Bouchard do?
H.O. Bouchard provides specialized tank trailer transportation of energy fuels (propane, heavy oil, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel), industrial raw materials (chemicals, asphalt, cement powder via pneumatic trailers, wood pellets, compressed natural gas), and operates a comprehensive fleet maintenance and repair facility serving both its own fleet and external commercial customers in the Northeast US.
Is H.O. Bouchard a public or private company?
H.O. Bouchard is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was H.O. Bouchard founded?
H.O. Bouchard was founded in 1958. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is H.O. Bouchard based?
H.O. Bouchard is headquartered in Hampden, United States, in the North America region.
How does H.O. Bouchard make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are fleet Maintenance and Repair Services.
Who are H.O. Bouchard's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Miller Transporters, Quality Carriers (Quality Distribution), Trimac Transportation, Groendyke Transport, Kenan Advantage Group, Ruan Transport and Heniff Transportation. Dead River Company is listed as a regional player.
Does H.O. Bouchard have an API?
No public API is recorded for H.O. Bouchard.
What industry is H.O. Bouchard in?
H.O. Bouchard's product category is Specialty Trucking & Transportation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAIAD, Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery), with a secondary code of EUALAIAH, Aviation Fuel Marketing (Into-Plane, Airport Fueling). Its NAICS code is 45721 and its SIC code is 5172.